The only way to build hope is through the earth.

- Vandana Shiva

Our Role

Our belief in the power of Collective Impact for social change informs work that we do and shapes the strategies that we are using to achieve our objectives. The focus of CRFAIR as an organization is around two distinct but related spheres of activity:

Values

Health - Enhancing the health and well-being of people, other life forms, and the environments in which they live, work, learn and play.

Ecological - Minimizing practices that may adversely affect ecological systems and maximizing practices that are regenerative, building ecological health and resilience.

Equitable - Resulting in greater well-being and access to opportunity and health of all people, embracing diversity of all cultures in the region.

Economically Viable - Those working in food and farming enterprises are able to earn sustainable livelihoods.

System View - Includes cultivated and non-cultivated food production, indigenous food systems, on land or in water, and procurement, food processing, food distribution, food access, food consumption, farmland preservation and stewardship, food skills and education and waste management. The food system is integrally connected to the larger community and regional sustainability goals.

Long Term Goals

Increased local, sustainable production and distribution of food

Decreased waste in the local food system

Full, equitable access to nutritious food for all residents of the Capital Region

Policies, bylaws and regulations that support local, sustainable and healthy food systems

Increased culture that embraces local, sustainable, healthy food

Decreased amount of food transported into the region for local consumption

CRFAIR

Want to ensure that we have a healthy and sustainable regional food system? You aren't alone. We are dedicated to connecting you to the resources you need to make a difference. Find out more about what is going on right now in your community and how you can get involved.